Category: <span>Financial Wellbeing</span>

Q. Should I go the do-it-yourself investing route or use a financial adviser?

6th October 2021 Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor, Saving and Investing

People are being presented with an increasing number of options when it comes to investing. Some offer a robust do-it-yourself approach. But just because you can go the DIY route, should you?

How stagflation can impact our financial wellbeing

29th September 2021 Financial Wellbeing

From a personal finance perspective, were stagflation to take hold, it would have a very significant and negative impact on the value of money held in savings, income, pension payments and even employment prospects. As inflation erodes the buying power of money, the real value of money held on deposit falls in tandem with the prevailing rate of inflation.

How does financial I.Q. impact financial wellbeing?

14th September 2021 Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor

In today’s world of complex money concepts, it is essential to have a grounded understanding of how it works. This is really important from a broad financial wellbeing perspective.

The difference between ESG and SRI investing

7th September 2021 Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Investing

There is a growing demand for a more ethical approach to how companies are managed. Investors want to see that their money is invested wisely, in companies that care for their workers, society and the environment.

Q. How much could the China crackdown on tech firms impact my retirement fund and my long-term financial wellbeing?

2nd September 2021 Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor, Retirement Planning

The latest moves by Chinese authorities to ensure tech firms based there are in full regulatory compliance has impacted stock valuations. This can have far-reaching consequences, especially when it comes to pension funds.

How climate change impacts our financial wellbeing

13th August 2021 Environment, Financial Wellbeing

Climate change is happening and its impact on our personal finances is becoming clearer. For many, it will mean more cost for insurance, fuel, food and also, is likely to impact our financial wellbeing in retirement.

What the latest mortgage statistics really tell us

27th July 2021 Financial Wellbeing

What Ireland needs now is some amount of firm intervention at State level. The setting up of a State bank with the sole responsibility to either underwrite, guarantee or purchase mortgage loans (off the books of commercial banks) would be one way of supporting the overall population to access mortgage credit.

With the Irish Credit Bureau set to close will this affect my credit rating?

6th July 2021 Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor

With the closure of the Irish Credit Bureau scheduled by year end, this is unlikely to have any significant impact on the credit worthiness of those applying for consumer credit.

I am 35 and I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to buy my own home. Is my financial wellbeing in retirement in jeopardy?

5th July 2021 Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor, Retirement Planning

Financial wellbeing in retirement can be achieved any number of ways, not just through the ownership of property. Pension enrolment and protecting one’s health are also major considerations.

High risk investing gets rewarded in Ireland!

2nd July 2021 Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor, Saving and Investing

Investing at the best of times can be a real challenge. But in Ireland, some higher risk investing attracts lower taxes than is the case for lower risk options, where the applicable taxes are significantly higher.

Understanding the difference between frauds and scams

18th May 2021 Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

It is important to protect against frauds and scams to protect your financial wellbeing

Key consideration for first-time buyers in Ireland

26th March 2021 Financial Wellbeing, First-time buyers

Buying a first home in Ireland can be a daunting process. However, what is important is that applicants have a regular income and a good credit history. Beyond that, there are a range of practical steps and considerations that are relatively easy to follow.

Home office on a budget

26th February 2021 Financial Wellbeing

A great home office space can be put in place for relatively little cost. It’s important to plan out what is required, set a budget and stick with it.

4 Steps to Good Financial Planning in 2021

7th January 2021 Financial Wellbeing

A good financial plan will help you to establish your life goals and a realistic strategy to achieve them. It will also help you monitor your progress along the way,…

Shop securely online this Christmas

15th November 2020 Financial Wellbeing

2020 is the year where many people have turned to online shopping in a major shift in consumer behaviour. Of course, much of the change has been driven by the…

Practical considerations for redundancy preparation in Ireland

22nd August 2020 Financial Wellbeing

Losing a job is a major life event. Good redundancy preparation is the bedrock to managing it in the future Frank Conway – Founder of MoneyWhizz The job market in…

4 practical steps to managing back-to-school expenses

21st August 2020 Family Budgeting, Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing

Back-to-school is an expensive time of year for any parent. If they plan to borrow, they can use some practical step to keep long-term costs low

Every business recovery plan requires safe payment options

24th July 2020 Business, Financial Wellbeing

There’s no doubt the arrival of COVID-19 in Ireland was as unexpected as it was sharp. Businesses across the country have been challenged like never before. In addition to the devastation Covid-19 has inflicted on cash-flow and day-to-day operations, it has also introduced significant challenges too. This includes how business owners can plan for and protect the health of its customers.

What Irish parents need to know about education costs

24th June 2020 Financial Wellbeing, Saving and Investing

In Ireland, while the general cost of paying for the educators is paid for through general taxation, there is a wide set of costs that need to be understood and factored for in advance of a child starting or returning to school, including the many different education costs.

4 simple steps to protect your financial wellbeing as we emerge from Covid-19

18th June 2020 Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing

It is important to maintain and protect your financial wellbeing. As we continue to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown, the high degree of change to our way of life and…

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